Teenagers often experience challenges with motivation following a mental health crisis. After a severe depressive episode or a period of intense anxiety has resolved, it seems natural that things would “go back to normal.” However, for many teens, this is not the case. They may struggle with schoolwork, stop participating in activities they used to […]
When a teenager completes a mental health treatment program, families often experience a wave of relief. Completing the intensive work of a treatment program is a major achievement worth celebrating. Teens have navigated a difficult time and built new skills and strategies that will serve them well moving forward. However, this is not the endpoint […]
Parents who notice troubling changes in their teenager often wrestle with the same question: Is this serious enough to seek professional help, or should we wait to see if it resolves on its own? The instinct to wait is understandable. No one wants to overreact, label their child unnecessarily, or involve them in treatment they […]
When parents begin exploring mental health treatment options for their teenager, they often find programs that resemble adult care at first glance. The same broad approaches are often used, the same types of clinicians are involved, and the language around treatment sounds familiar. It can be easy to assume that mental health care works the […]
When a teenager is diagnosed with depression, parents face decisions about treatment that feel overwhelming. The options often sound unfamiliar, the terminology is not always clear, and the stakes feel impossibly high. Perhaps parents’ biggest question is whether outpatient treatment is sufficient or more intensive care is necessary. Fortunately, for many teenagers struggling with depression, […]
